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We are changing the care and support system in the most comprehensive overhaul since 1948, to make it clearer and fairer.

The new system will focus on people’s wellbeing, supporting them to live independently for as long as possible. Care and support will be centred on people’s needs, giving them better care and more control over the care they receive. We will also provide better support for carers.

The ‘Caring for our future’ White Paper sets out our vision for the reformed care and support system. The draft Care and Support Bill creates a single modern piece of law for adult care and support, replacing complex and outdated legislation. The progress report on funding reform sets out the government’s position on social care funding.

The Joint Committee that has been undertaking pre-legislative scrutiny of the Draft Care and Support Bill has today published its report. You can read it here. The Department will consider the Committee’s recommendations carefully and respond in due course. For … Read more → – Joint Committee publishes report

Today, World Social Work Day, Norman Lamb, Minister for Care Services recognises the critical role of social workers in promoting social change, and social and economic equalities. Watch Norman’s film here.

A joint committee has been undertaking pre-legislative scrutiny of the Draft Care and Support Bill. It has received evidence from a number of stakeholders – experts and organisations involved in care and support - as well as Department of Health ministers and officials. … Read more → – Draft Care and Support Bill – update